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Employee Relations Resources Manager

Location:
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Posted:
January 03, 2021

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REBECCA SNYDER

660-***-**** • adi4rc@r.postjobfree.com New York, NY • LinkedIn: Rebecca Snyder

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES CHRO

HR strategy, vision, and leadership for early-stage companies on the brink of exponential growth Trusted HR executive—a true partner to the CEO and COO—with 20+ years of experience creating and scaling HR organizations for rapid, sustained growth. Forward-thinking leader who understands business, knows the challenges of start-up environments, and drives change to align with the entrepreneurial vision and goals. S h a p i n g & O p t i m i z i n g H R : Built HR organization from scratch, and led operations through all stages of the business lifecycle P r o t e c t i n g V i s i o n & C u l t u r e : Created programs to add structure without sacrificing the vibrancy so essential in a start-up setting D r i v i n g & E n a b l i n g G r o w t h : Integrated M&As, directed fundraising efforts, and facilitated lucrative exit by public company Shaping & Optimizing HR

Built HR organization from scratch, and led operations through all stages of the busi ness lifecycle Protecting Vision & Culture

Created HR programs to add structure without sacrificing the vibrancy of the start-up setting Driving & Enabling Growth

Integrated M&As, directed fundraising efforts, and facilitated acquisition by public company Scaled HR to support 10x revenue boost and 3x workforce expansion Integrated six acquisitions in five years

Reduced turnover by 15% Increased engagement by 5% Cut recruiting costs by 29% Core Skills

HR Strategy & Leadership Talent Management Learning & Development Corporate Culture Compensation & Benefits Performance Management Recruitment Organizational Development Restructuring Change Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ComplySci (a Vista Equity company), New York, NY

Head of Human Resources • 2019 to 2020

Risk management and compliance platform used by 1,100+ global organizations Facilitated exponential growth by investing in people at all levels of the company—from C-suite through front-line staff. Fine- tuned and strengthened the culture for core values and business priorities. Built strategy and directed HR for US and UK operations. Coached the executive team.

Created a resilient, people-centric culture—improving efficiency while empowering teams

• Doubled headcount (from 68 to 128) in 12 months with a vision-aligned talent acquisition process.

• Shaped the future of the company by crafting bold learning and development initiatives including coaching, skill building, and individualized career planning.

• Rolled out functional bootcamps for every position—ramping up new employees to full capacity in four weeks.

• Established an HR approach for staff to manage their time in a way that improved productivity and engagement—through unlimited time off—and dramatically improved morale.

• Introduced total rewards and targeted communications programs to attract, motivate, and retain top talent. Purch (acquired by Future, a public company), New York, NY Head of Human Resources VP of Organizational Development & Human Resources • 2014 to 2019 Digital publishing services company with 100M monthly visitors Promoted to reimagine the HR organization and align it with current and future needs. Overhauled HR strategy in the EU and US, and provided direction and change management through substantial growth and transformation. Mentored five direct reports. Reported to the CEO as member of the Executive Leadership Team. REBECCA SNYDER 660-***-**** • adi4rc@r.postjobfree.com • Page 2 of 3 Established the HR infrastructure to support mega growth: 10x greater revenue and 3x larger workforce

• Revitalized human resources: transformed from a reactive group into a proactive, value-added partner to the growing business.

• Developed a culture that prioritized people, reducing turnover by 15% and increasing engagement by 5%.

• Reduced recruiting costs by 29%, improved the candidate experience, and dramatically decreased time-to-fill by implementing internal recruitment strategy using a variety of tools: Entelo, ConveyIQ, LinkedIn.

• Introduced a suite of HR programs and optimizations: better health and wellness benefits (while controlling costs), online training, new compensation structure, 360-degree recognition, work-from-home opportunities. Steered organizational restructuring and change management initiatives

• Provided executive vision and roll-up-your-sleeves leadership to restructure the organization around a new technology platform—a three-year initiative that yielded productivity improvements while strengthening customer relationships.

• Performed data-driven studies to determine ideal locations to grow the business.

• Split the company into separate B2B and B2C organizations to streamline the business model and clarify messaging to investors/buyers. Realigned offices and staff to support this change. Integrated six acquisitions into the company—establishing a cohesive, growth-oriented organization

• Influenced decisions and led due diligence and integration efforts as member of the Executive M&A Team.

• Played integral role in positioning Purch for acquisition by Future, a public company.

• Served as a calm, knowledgeable point person: prevented the exit from disrupting the business, and guided leaders and employees through professional and personal challenges brought on by the transformation. Purch, New York, NY (Initial Positions—Prior to Promotion to VP) Human Resources Director Human Resources Manager • 2012 to 2014 Tapped to manage and improve HR operations across six locations in four US states. Cultivated relationships at every level of the business. Coached management and trained/developed staff. Oversaw compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Earned fast-paced promotions: from HR manager to VP/Head of HR in two years

• Implemented people strategy and directed day-to-day HR administration to align with short- and long-range goals.

• Rolled out corporate intranet to connect all managers and teams to HR programming, learning and development, corporate culture, and growth planning.

EnerSys, Kansas City, MO

Human Resources Manager • 2009 to 2012

World-leading producer of batteries for everything from medical devices to submarines Planned and executed HR activities for the company’s largest manufacturing and distribution facility, with 700+ employees. Led as HR generalist with accountability for employee relations, training and development, and performance management. Improved engagement and productivity—and maintained union-free setting

• Headed taskforce to define core values. Developed branding, recognition, and training programs to support and promote these values facility-wide.

• Enhanced HR’s reputation among employees while bridging communications between managers and staff.

• Streamlined recruitment and heightened retention by instituting a group hiring structure that narrowed down candidate selection and sped up new-hire onboarding.

REBECCA SNYDER 660-***-**** • adi4rc@r.postjobfree.com • Page 3 of 3 Frontier Airlines, Denver, CO

Human Resources Manager • 2006 to 2009

Start-up subsidiary of regional airline

Established the HR function from its inception for Lynx Aviation, a new venture within Frontier Airlines. Developed policies, procedures, and systems—hyper fast—ensuring 100% compliance with FAA certification requirements. Built the HR organization to support rapid workforce growth: from zero to 350 in 12 months

• Achieved competitive advantage by securing FAA certification in record time.

• Partnered with the learning and development team to roll out training programs for pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, customer service associates, and support staff.

• Selected and oversaw transition to Oracle—a massive project. EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (summa cum laude) Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL

Credentials

DiSC Certified Trainer

Insights Accredited Trainer

Professional Affiliations

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

World at Work

Work Human

Neuroleadership Institute



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